Hyderabad, May 7 -- Punjab Kings (PBKS) continues to maintain its position among the top contenders in the IPL 2026 standings, currently sitting in second place with 13 points after a high-scoring encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Although the result favoured the hosts in a 33-run victory, the fixture provided a significant silver lining for the side through young Australian Cooper Connolly, who became the youngest overseas player to score a century in IPL history.
Facing a challenging target of 236 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, the Kings showed resilience following a difficult start to the innings. Connolly anchored the chase with a determined 107 off just 59 deliveries. His performance, which included seven bounda...